Our newest challenge: “Create something awesome around the theme science-fiction or fantasy.”
I couldn’t choose—so I combined both genres into one, then set myself three extra objectives:
- Master n8n by self-hosting it and tweaking real workflows.
- Test multiple AI video generators and learn how to squeeze the best output from their prompts & models.
- Figure out a monetisation path once the videos look good enough.
The result? A fully automated—okay, almost fully—pipeline that now powers my brand-new YouTube shorts channel Moonshot Mishaps TV.
I tried fantasy ASMR clips first then Hellraiser whispers but the unique twist came from retro-NASA fails. Short, slapstick loops.
Checkout the New Channel
https://www.youtube.com/@MoonshotMishapsTV
Quick-starting n8n Locally
Why self-host? Full control, no usage caps, and freedom to add custom nodes.
Copy git repository: https://github.com/n8n-io/n8n
Download workflow: https://www.skool.com/robonuggets-free
I wanted one-click convenience, so ChatGPT helped me write a Windows batch script that launches n8n either:
- Locally on localhost:5678, or
- With a secure public tunnel for webhook testing (uses localtunnel).
The Very Quick Quickstart (cloud or local)
Even on a self-host, I still walked through n8n’s official “Very Quick Quickstart” to refresh the basics:
- Sign up / open n8n.
- Import a workflow template straight from the library—no credentials needed.
- Run → Inspect → Add a node to see expressions in action.
docs.n8n.io
Within ten minutes I was comfortable editing nodes, mapping JSON, and testing runs.
Battle-testing Video Generators
Generator Platform Audio? Cost* Verdict
Seedance fal.ai ❌ €0.008 / sec Cheapest, crisp visuals, but silent.
ASMR videos test with Sundance video ai
https://fal.ai/models/fal-ai/bytedance/seedance/v1/pro/image-to-video
https://fal.ai/models/fal-ai/mmaudio-v2
Hailuo fal.ai ❌ €0.012 / sec Handles motion well; still mute.
Veo 3 fal.ai ✅ €6 / 8 sec Great quality & sound, but pricey.
Testing Hellraiser videos: quotes from hell
Canva Video (Veo wrapped) Canva ✅ 5 free clips / month Good fallback, slower queue.
Two Veo 3 Work-arounds
- Gemini Pro 3-a-Day Trickle
- VPN via Mullvad set to the UK.
- Create a Gemini Pro free trial → unlock 3 Veo 3 renders per day.
- Canva Integration
- Every Canva account includes 5 Veo renders monthly.
- I used those to craft the Apollo bloopers that kicked off the channel.
Tip: For Seedance/Hailuo I splice in SFX later with Mmaudio2, but they still lack TTS—so narration waits for another node.
Hello YouTube: Moonshot Mishaps TV
